STRUCTURAL QUALITY INSPECTOR 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$49,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs required inspections of structural components and systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems. The work supports ship construction, overhaul, refueling, and repair contracts. The position reports to an Inspection Supervisor and works under general supervision, following standardized company and industrial policies and procedures. It includes decision-making responsibility for accepting or rejecting work and determining which measuring materials to use. Inspections cover structural components and assemblies throughout the ship and range from close-tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of work in progress. The inspector conducts visual, dimensional, and functional examinations according to approved procedures, drawings, and specifications; reviews work orders and engineering documentation; maintains measurement tools; records results and non-conformances; and helps identify quality issues and process improvements. The role is full-time, first shift, onsite, and requires U.S. citizenship. It is not eligible for telework, has no travel requirement, and offers no relocation assistance. The stated salary range is $49,000 to $62,000.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Must be able to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
Must be able to climb into tanks and other confined spaces and traverse ladders and other staging obstacles.

Nice To Haves

Construction, carpentry, fabrication, and interpreting blueprints.
Trade experience as an X11 fitter, X18 welder, or X32 sheet-metal worker.

Responsibilities

Inspect structural components and systems for conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems.
Inspect structural components and assemblies throughout the ship, including close-tolerance dimensional checks and general surveillance of work in progress.
Make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of work performed and determine measuring materials to use.
Review work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed.
Maintain measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers, to ensure accuracy.
Identify quality issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis or corrective-action teams.
Follow safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material.
Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional examinations of parts, assemblies, or work-in-process items according to approved procedures, drawings, and specifications.
Record inspection results in inspection reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems, noting non-conformances, deviations, or trends.